A month ago, we announced that Vulture was going to get a festival of its very own and it was going to be the best. We are a little over a month out, so we wanted to fill you in on a bit of the fun that will happen on May 10 and 11 at Milk Studios in New York City. A few very exciting events and guests are still to be announced, but below are some of the highlights from the showcase curated by Vulture for you.

• David Milch on Deadwood and the art and business of television writing, in conversation with New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz

Update: Tickets will cost between $25 and $50 for each event, and go on sale to the general public April 17 (not April 14, as originally announced) at www.vulturefestival.com. M.I.A. and Solange tickets go on sale April 7. Follow @VultureFestival and @Vulture for updates.

Sponsors include Viceroy New York, Persol, Stella Artois, Bananagrams, Runa, and Bridge Lane Wines, and the festival is done in partnership with MILK.

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